W9| Rota Nanny

Title: SEN Rota Nanny
Location: Maida Vale, W9
Nearest Tube/Station: Maida Vale
Wage: Up to £75,000.00 gross per annum (depending on experience)
Driver Essential? Yes, and able to drive an automatic adapted vehicle.
Essential: Experience of working with children or young adults with physical and learning disability within a private household. A valid passport and flexible to travel with the family. This role is open to *female candidates only. Swimmer. Non-smoker.
Start Date: April
Days & Hours: Rota Nanny: 7 days on, 7 days off
Family/Client Pets: 2 cats
Accommodation: Own bedroom with kitchenette and bathroom on working weeks
Recruiter: Heidi Perry heidi@snapcare.co.uk

About this client:
Julia, 16, lives at home with her Mum and twin sister Trudy, in a fully staffed house. Julia is a delightful young lady who enjoys listening to music and stories, long walks in the park, baking and art activities. Julia likes to be busy and enjoys stimulating activities including, being out and about, going to the Zoo, park, museums, bowling, lunching, and swimming. She attends school Monday to Friday. She has quadriplegic cerebral palsy, epilepsy (well controlled), and a visual impairment; she is a wheelchair user. Her home is fully adapted to meet her needs, including hoists. Julia is non-verbal; she communicates by vocalising and is currently learning to use a switch system that enables her to use up to 30 words. Trudy is very independent, occasionally you will spend time with her too and encourage a positive interaction between the sisters.

Overview of role:
We are recruiting for a professional female* SEN Nanny to support Julia. Julia is fully dependent on others including personal care, medication, feeding, organising engaging and fun activities, implementing therapies, and promoting her independence. While Julia is at school and you will assist with PA duties: managing her bedroom, wardrobe, and equipment, searching for new activities, organising her calendar and medical appointments. Also to support the housekeeper with preparing healthy meals for both girls and occasionally with Julia’s laundry. At night you will have a camera monitor and assist Julia if needed. 7 days on 7 days off; handover day is on a Wednesday, but flexibility needed for this to change. During your working week, you will have sole charge and full responsibility for Julia. Mum travels frequently for work and you are expected to have sole charge for both children after school and overnight while mum is away (proxy parent). Travel is international and you must be available and flexible for this. Up to £75,000.00 gross per annum depending on experience.

Who this job would suit:
This great position will suit a professional, flexible, fun, patient, and caring candidate with lots of energy and stamina - and a great sense of humour! You will be organised, self-motivated and positive, and focused for 7 days at a time. This will suit an SEN nanny who is proactive and can work on their own initiative. Previous experience working in a similar role within a private household is essential. You must be a team player and happy to work alongside mum and other team members. Driving is required for outings on the weekends, hospital appointments, etc.

What’s great about this job:
This is a rewarding role with an excellent salary and great training opportunities; full client-centered training manual handling, and first aid training will be provided. The house is fully adapted for Julia’s needs, and you will have a lovely bedroom with kitchenette and own bathroom for your use whilst on duty. The family travels extensively and you will have the opportunity to accompany them to some great locations. Valid passport is essential!

Who is recruiting for this role?
Snap Care will be carrying out all recruitment including shortlisting, recruiter interviews and arranging employer interviews.

Please note:
*Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1, of schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for female or male worker to work with our client.